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Anthony Richard "Butch" Duke

1956 - 2017

BORN

1956

DIED

2017

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Kilgore Funeral Home, LLC - Tullahoma

215 Mitchell Boulevard

Tullahoma, Tennessee

Anthony Duke Obituary

Anthony Richard "Butch" Duke, of Manchester, passed this life on Friday, June 16, at Unity Medical Center at the age of 60. Mr. Duke was born in Tullahoma to the late Robbie and Sibbie Brixey Duke. During his life he worked as an Operating Engineer with N.A.S. AEDC and was a member of the Tullahoma Masonic Lodge #262. In addition to his parents, Mr. Duke was preceded in death by his step-father, Bill Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Beth Duke of Manchester; son, Kevin Duke and his wife Brandy of Tullahoma; sister, Sibbianne Capshaw and her husband Bob of Manchester; step-sister, Kathy Gilley and her husband Leonard of Manchester; step-brother, Jerry Wayne Lyle of Mississippi; step-mother, Wanda Duke of Tullahoma; and granddaughter, Mackenzie Duke. Visitation for Mr. Duke was held on Friday, June 23, at Kilgore Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. with Charlie Rogers officiating. For those who wish, the family asks that donations be made to the Tullahoma Animal Shelter, 942 Maplewood Avenue, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388 or the Tullahoma Masonic Lodge #262, 104 South Jackson Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Manchester Times from Jun. 27 to Jul. 19, 2017.

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June 29, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

June 20, 2017

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

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215 Mitchell Boulevard, Tullahoma, TN

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